In January 2016, Beth Haven Christian School went through the review process for the renewal of its accreditation from the Association of Christian Schools International. We are pleased to announce that after this extensive audit by the ACSI Regional Office, Beth Haven was granted a new term of accreditation!
Who:
ACSI member schools seek accreditation to validate their quality and verify that they are striving for excellence based on a solid Christian philosophy of education foundation.
What:
Accreditation and school improvement assist member schools in changing for the better in an orderly and systematic way. They bring a vigorous dynamic into the school by engaging every school constituent in a process of organizational appraisal.
Why:
It documents that the school is true to its own foundational statements (mission, vision, core values, goals)
It affirms that the school meets standards of quality established by the international school community
It provides validation of the credibility of the school through a peer review process
It promotes accountability to the school community
It improves instruction targeting increased student achievement
It promotes ongoing instructional improvement through a continuous process of self-assessment and systematic school development
It encourages the evaluation of biblical and spiritual integration of the school
It transfers credits between schools and between nation’s school systems
Recognitions:
ACSI accreditation is rocognized by the U.S. Department of Education for the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, I-20 and I-17 forms. Various U.S. state, national, and international recognitions. Endorsement to administer College Board/ACT exams on the school site. Recognition of early education accreditation status in several states, allowing the program to receive higher reimbursement rates for subsidized children.
Eligibility for joint accreditation status with the following:
AdvancEd (North Central Association, Southern Association of Schools & Colleges, Northwest Association of Colleges & Schools), New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Middle States Association (Elementary and/or Secondary), Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
How:
ACSI’s accreditation process is implemented by the ACSI regional office that serves your local Christian school. ACSI has a variety of accreditation protocols for member schools around the world.